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How to get fromGrand Rapids to Roanokeby plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, bus, or taxi

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There are 8 ways to get from Grand Rapids to Roanoke by plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, bus, or taxi

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  1. Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field

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    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA)plane plane GRR - ROA
    7h 52m
    $78–399

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Nashvillebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Roanoke Bus Stopbus bus
    24h 43m
    $191–293

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Charlottesvilletrain train
    3. Take the train from Charlottesville to Roanoketrain train
    29h 21m
    $299–803

  4. Drive  621 mi

    1. Drive from Grand Rapids to Roanokecar car 621 mi
    11h 59m
    $114–164

  5. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field

    1. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA)plane plane ORD - ROA
    9h 5m
    $108–446

  6. Bus to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport, fly to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field

    1. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Kalamazoobus bus
    2. Fly from Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA)plane plane AZO - ROA
    10h 14m
    $86–421

  7. Taxi to Muskegon, fly to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field

    1. Take the taxi from Grand Rapids to Muskegon (MKG)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Muskegon (MKG) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA)plane plane MKG - ROA
    5h 59m
    $156–492

  8. Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Lynchburg Regional Airport, train

    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH)plane plane GRR - LYH
    2. Take the train from Lynchburg to Roanoketrain train
    11h 29m
    $90–446

Grand Rapids to Roanoke by bus

Calendar1Weekly Buses
Duration24h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$191Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 503.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 52m

What companies run services between Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA and Roanoke, VA, USA?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Roanoke Bus Stop via Chicago Union Station and Nashville Bus Station in around 24h 43m.

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